Internship opportunities (unpaid) are available on a limited basis
throughout the year, to students who will receive credit through their
colleges or universities. Students usually come from departments of
Anthropology, American Studies, Historic Preservation, History, Museum
Studies and Museum Education.
Call the Internship Coordinator at 703-838-4399 or send an Internship" Application with your
current resume to Alexandria Archaeology, 105 N, Union Street, Alexandria,
VA 22314.
Some internship opportunities which may be available include:
- Organizing historical and archaeological references to create a data
base for making preservation decisions.
- Conducting documentary research using primary and secondary sources
on specific properties or on specific aspects of the City’s historic
development.
- Conducting archaeological survey, excavation and laboratory work,
as available (generally May through October)
- Assisting in museum education programs which interpret archaeological
and historical information to the public. Opportunities to design and
install small-scale exhibitions are available on occasion.
- Assisting in collections management of artifact collections and
their documentation, including field notes, records and photographs.